Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream versus CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream .
Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on May 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream 44 ingredients
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream 44 ingredients
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream 44 ingredients
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Heptyl Undecylenate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Madecassoside • Panthenol • Allantoin • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Swertia Japonica Extract • Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract • Lactobacillus Ferment • Althaea Rosea Flower Extract • Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract • Betaine • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • C14-22 Alcohols • Dipeptide-2 • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sodium Polyacrylate • Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Pvm/Ma Copolymer • Sorbitan Isostearate • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Isopentyldiol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Surfactin • Caproic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Tromethamine • Sodium Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Water • Glycerin • Niacinamide • Propanediol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Methicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Stearic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Carbomer • Parfum • Tromethamine • Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Tranexamic Acid • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Polyisobutene • Disodium EDTA • Myristic Acid • Madecassoside • Sorbitan Oleate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citronellol • Farnesol • Geraniol • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineTorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTATorriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.
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Torriden Balanceful Cica Cream 44 ingredients
CARE:NEL Anti-Melasma Cica Cream 32 ingredients
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